Diocese of Neyyattinkara

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Neyyattinkara is a diocese located in the town of Neyyattinkara in the ecclesiastical province of Trivandrum in India.

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History

14 June 1996: Established as Diocese of Neyyattinkara from the Diocese of Trivandrum

The majority of the population of Neyyattinkara Roman Catholic Diocese belong to major ethnic group of Nadar Community. The Holy Throne has established the Diocese of Neyyattinkara for the exclusive evangelisation of the area, progress and preservation of the Latin Catholic Minority.

Leadership

Bishops of Neyyattinkara Roman Rite
* Bishop Vincent Samuel

Saints and causes for canonisation

Servant of God Fr. Adeodatus